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A Boston Police vehicle on Commonwealth Avenue. A new report has explored systematic racism in Boston. PHOTO BY VIVIAN MYRON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF
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Racism prevalent in Boston, survey says

Camille Mojica March 29, 2018
Most Boston voters agree racism is an issue in the city, according to a survey released Tuesday. The survey’s culminating report examined the minority experience in the Greater Boston area. More than 74 percent of Boston voters agreed racism is a “somewhat serious” problem, according to the survey. However, there are stark disparities among racial groups about the degree to which racism is an issue.  
Graduates rise from their seats as their degrees are officially conferred during Boston University’s All-University Commencement Ceremony Sunday afternoon. PHOTO BY MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

NBCUniversal Chair Bonnie Hammer tells Class of 2017 to “write their story”

Maddie Domenichella May 22, 2017

[mediagrid cat="40957"] Nickerson Field was a sea of scarlet on Sunday afternoon as the Boston University Class of 2017 came together one last time to celebrate their accomplishments as newly minted...

President Brown speaks at the Senior Class Breakfast, marking the start of the 2017 commencement season. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Bonnie Hammer announced as 2017 commencement speaker

Hannah Harn May 4, 2017

Bonnie Hammer, NBCUniversal’s Cable Entertainment Group chair and 1971 alumna of Boston University’s College of Communication, will be this year’s commencement speaker, BU President Robert Brown...

Commencement speakers preach diversity, experimentation

Commencement speakers preach diversity, experimentation

Julia Metjian May 18, 2015

[mediagrid cat="20816"] Thousands gathered at Nickerson Field Sunday to celebrate the commencement of Boston University’s class of 2015. Faculty, family and friends surrounded a sea of scarlet gowns...

From left, J. Kenneth Menges,  Jean Morrison, Gloria Waters, Boston University President Robert Brown, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh and Robert Knox break ground on Boston University's Center for Integrated Life Sciences and Engineering Thursday. PHOTO BY FELICIA GANS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Officials break ground on nine-story BU research facility

Felicia Gans May 15, 2015

Boston University administrators and Boston city officials gathered Thursday to break ground at 610 Commonwealth Ave., the site of BU’s new Center for Integrated Life Sciences and Engineering. The...

Boston University’s Board of Trustees announced on Monday that they will not divest from firearm manufacturers. PHOTO BY MICHAEL GLASGOW/FLICKR

BU trustees decline proposal to divest from gun manufacturers

Mina Corpuz February 5, 2015

Members of the Boston University Board of Trustees and Executive Committee rejected a committee proposal from the Advisory Committee on Socially Responsible Investing to divest from civilian firearms...

Boston University benefactors Alan and Sherry Leventhal spoke at a ceremony Tuesday that recognized them for their dedication to the university and officially named the admissions reception center in their honor. PHOTO BY ADRIAN BAKER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU admissions building named in honor of Alan, Sherry Leventhal

Adrian Baker September 17, 2014

Boston University held a ceremony Tuesday to recognize two of its major benefactors, dedicating the university admissions reception building in their honor. The Alan and Sherry Leventhal Center acknowledges...

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